# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220080520006` · 02/14/2008 · Richard J. Mertens, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Front-end loader, Scraper-loader operator, Pan operator, Payloader, Scraper rig operator
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** OTHER INJURY,NEC
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 6
- **Mine experience:** 0.58 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Michael  Mertens
- **Operator:** Richard J. Mertens, Inc.
- **Mine:** [2302317](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2302317)
## Narrative

Failure of hose on new grease gun caused pressurized grease to strike employee's right eye.  He was not wearing eye protection.  There were safety glasses available and use of eye protection was covered in safety training.  He has vision at this time, but extent of damage is inconclusive for now.

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*